Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Media plays an important and effective role as fourth pillar of democracy in successful implementation of government schemes- Anil Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Gondia
Regional Media workshop organised in Gondia by PIB Nagpur
Nagpur/ Gondia,February 8, 2023
A one-day media workshop organised by Press Information Bureau Nagpur and District Information Office, Gondia under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting .The Workshop inaugurated today by Chief Executive Officer of Gondia Zilla Parishad Anil Patil at Hotel Gateway in Gondia. Resident Deputy Collector of Gondia Smita Belpatre, editor of Dainik Bhaskar  Manikant Soni, Gondia District Information Officer Ravi Geete, PIB Nagpur Deputy Director Shashin Rai were prominently present on this occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, Gondia ZP CEO, Shri Anil Patil said that Media’s role is very important in spreading information about various schemes and programmes implemented by central government in last 8 years. Media shows the truth and acts as a mirror for both, government and people. As the fourth pillar of democracy, they also keep a watch on the implementation of various schemes and bringforth the lacunae in the implementation. Media also keep a check and balance on the administration. Hence, he opined that the discussion in this media workshop should be focused on the expectations of people from government, success of various schemes.
After the inaugural session, Nikita Joshi, Assistant director, PIB gave a detailed presentation on the functioning of PIB.
During this workshop Babita Dasram, a beneficiary from Dhakni village of Gondia district, who was treated for cancer under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, as well as Dilip Tamane, who was treated for heart disease, narrated their experiences to the audience regarding the benefits of the scheme.
Expert lectures were also organised for media persons during the workshop.
In the second session, speaking on the topic, “Role of print media in development Communication”, Manikant Soni, editor of Dainik Bhaskar, said that, while western media’s focus of reporting is based on the commercial approach, Indian media works for the socioeconomic transformation. He expressed hope that if such beginning should be from tribal-dominated, mineral-rich district like Gondia by which the pending development projects and problems will get a voice and bring a positive change in the society .
Vikas Mishra, group editor, of Lokmat Samachar, while speaking on the ‘Role of journalist in Development Communication’ said that, journalists can influence the society and politics and able to bring the change. Hence, he appealed media persons to devote some part of their journalism in contribution for the development of society.
Dr.Manoj Kumar Sonone, Assistant Director of Doordarshan Kendra of Raipur said that in remote areas electronic media plays an effective role in conveying information. The workshop was moderated by the District Disaster Management Officer of Gondia, Rajan Choubey, while the vote of thanks was presented by the District Information Officer, Ravi Gite.
Media persons also expressed their opinions during the workshop. The workshop was ended with feedback collection.